A sleep scientist advises against blindly following the eight-hour sleep rule. Instead, you should create a routine to find your optimal sleep time.

A tiny group of people needs far less sleep than the rest of us. Geneticists are finally uncovering the mutations that let ...

You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting ...

We all know that sleep is important, and most of us probably aspire to get more of it each night. But how much sleep does the average person really need to maintain health? Do we actually need eight ...

If you find yourself regularly sleeping six hours a night, you're not alone. Although most of us know sleep is essential for optimal health, getting enough of it every night is easier said than done.

If you’re like most people, you’ve been affected by stress-related sleep problems at some point or another, lying awake at night filled with anxiety about your career and the future. You may feel ...

If you're struggling with sleep or simply want to know more about what's happening to your body when resting, a sleep tracker can be a great place to start -- especially if you can also use it for ...